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Menagerie (noun)
1. A collection of wild or exotic animals kept for exhibition. Example: "The royal menagerie displayed lions, tigers, and elephants."
2. (Figurative) A varied or eclectic collection of people or things. Example: "The party was a menagerie of artists, scientists, and politicians."
Pronunciation: /məˈnædʒəri/ (muh-NAJ-uh-ree)
Etymology: From French ménagerie, originally relating to household management (Old French mesnage), later used for the keeping of animals for display.
Synonyms: collection, zoo (informal/different connotation), assortment, array, medley. Plural: menageries.
1. A collection of wild or exotic animals kept for exhibition. Example: "The royal menagerie displayed lions, tigers, and elephants."
2. (Figurative) A varied or eclectic collection of people or things. Example: "The party was a menagerie of artists, scientists, and politicians."
Pronunciation: /məˈnædʒəri/ (muh-NAJ-uh-ree)
Etymology: From French ménagerie, originally relating to household management (Old French mesnage), later used for the keeping of animals for display.
Synonyms: collection, zoo (informal/different connotation), assortment, array, medley. Plural: menageries.
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